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Elderly People & Their Pets

Animal Radio
Helping elderly people and their pets is not only the right thing to do; it can also reduce health care costs that can save lives. Pets can be a great source of comfort and joy. By emphasizing a pet’s role in our mental and physical lives, over a period of time we can also reduce health care costs to society. We know that people that live with companion animals receive numerous health benefits. For example, people with pets visit the doctors less often and use less medication. People with pets recover from illness more quickly. People with pets have lower cholesterol and lower blood pressure. And exercising a pet can provide valuable exercise to an animal’s elderly guardian.

There are measurable social and economic benefits to elderly people by providing services and care for their pets. Get involved with your local humane society and see where you can help.